Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatry Needed in Rhode Island

Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatry

  • ID: 223498A
  • Updated October 20th, 2026
Provider Type Nurse Practitioner
Specialty Psychiatry
Job Type Locum Tenens
State Rhode Island
Practice Setting Long Term Acute Care Hospital
Start Date 11/23/2026

We are seeking a Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner for an engaging 65-day assignment in Rhode Island. This role involves providing comprehensive inpatient civil and forensic psychiatric care during standard 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM shifts, managing patients with schizophrenia, mental health disorders, and various personality disorders.


Responsibilities and Duties

  • Provide inpatient civil and forensic psychiatric care.
  • Manage patients with schizophrenia, mental health disorders, and personality disorders.
  • Care for patients with serious and persistent mental illness who are incompetent to stand trial.
  • Offer psychiatric care to patients found not guilty by reason of insanity and deemed unsafe for release.
  • Address the needs of incarcerated individuals requiring specialized psychiatric care not available in correctional settings.


Additional Information

  • Board certification in Psychiatry required.


Benefits

  • Strong compensation
  • Travel-related expenses covered
  • A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
  • Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

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